Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 vs Regal 28 Express 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 or the Regal 28 Express 2012?

The Regal 28 Express 2012 is the longer of the two at 28,8 feet overall. The Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 comes in at 25,3 feet, making it roughly 3,6 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 or the Regal 28 Express 2012?

For trailering, the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 has the edge at 485 lbs dry weight versus 7 585 lbs for the Regal 28 Express 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: How many passengers can the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 carry?

The Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 has an official capacity rating of 14 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 and Regal 28 Express 2012 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 or the Regal 28 Express 2012?

The Regal 28 Express 2012 has the bigger tank at 72 gallons, versus 62 gallons on the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011. That 10-gallon difference translates to roughly 30–50 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 and Regal 28 Express 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 and the Regal 28 Express 2012 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 vs Regal 28 Express 2012

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Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011

2011

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Regal 28 Express 2012

2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 vs Regal 28 Express 2012 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 and the Regal 28 Express 2012 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Regal 28 Express 2012 measures 28,8 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 at 25,3 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Regal 28 Express 2012 tips the scales at 7 585 lbs — 7 100 lbs less than the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 at 485 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Regal 28 Express 2012 wasn't available.

Bottom line: The Regal 28 Express 2012 at 28,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 at 25,3 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.

General Boat Info

MakeRegal

Model2520 FasDeck

Model28 Express

Model Year2011

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. (2.1 m) top up 4 ft. 10 in. (1.5 m) top down

Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 9 in. (2.9 m) top up 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m) top down

Bridge clearance - Meters2.13

Bridge clearance - Meters2.97

Bridge clearance - Inches84

Bridge clearance - Inches117

Deadrise21°

Deadrise18°

Depth - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Detail29 in. (0.7 m) cockpit - helm

Depth - Centimeters91.44

Depth - Centimeters73.66

Depth - Inches36

Depth - Inches29

Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.5 m) high trim

Draft [drive up] - Detail34 in. (0.9 m)

Draft [drive up] meters0.48

Draft [drive up] meters0.86

Draft [drive up] inches19

Draft [drive up] inches34

Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (0.9 m) drive down

Draft [max] - Detailnot available

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Metersnot available

Draft [max] - Inches36

Draft [max] - Inchesnot available

Weight - Detail4,850 lbs. (2,200 kg)

Weight - Detail7,585 lbs. (3,440 kg) with 5.7 gas engine

Weight - kg2199.92

Weight - kg3440.5

Weight - lbs.485

Weight - lbs.7585

Height - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.2 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m) w/s to keel

Height - Detail10 ft. 7 in. (3.2 m) est. height on trailer - top of w/s 8 ft. 7 in. (2.6 m) est. height keel to w/s

Height - Meters2.18

Height - Meters3.23

Height - Inches86

Height - Inches127

Length - Feet25.25

Length - Feet28.83

Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 3 in. (7.7 m) with built-in platform 27 ft. 3 in. (8.3 m) with extended platform

Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 10 in. (8.8 m) with ext. platform

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (235 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal. (272 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7

Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55

Fuel tank capacity - Gal62

Fuel tank capacity - Gal72

Fuel typeGas

Fuel typeGas or Diesel

Drive typeI/O

Operational Info

StorageCockpit: 120 cu. ft. (3.3 m³)

StorageCabin: 36 cu. ft. (1.01 m³) Cockpit: 34 cu. ft.(0.96 m³)

Maximum capacity2,406 lbs

Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (953 kg)

Maximum people14

Maximum peopleYacht certified

Headroomnot available

Headroom7 ft. 2 in. (1.8 m) salon

Sleeping capacitynot available

Sleeping capacity4

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity20 gal. (75 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (45 l)

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal28

Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 vs Regal 28 Express 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 or the Regal 28 Express 2012?

The Regal 28 Express 2012 is the longer of the two at 28,8 feet overall. The Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 comes in at 25,3 feet, making it roughly 3,6 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 or the Regal 28 Express 2012?

For trailering, the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 has the edge at 485 lbs dry weight versus 7 585 lbs for the Regal 28 Express 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

How many passengers can the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 carry?

The Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 has an official capacity rating of 14 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 and Regal 28 Express 2012 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 or the Regal 28 Express 2012?

The Regal 28 Express 2012 has the bigger tank at 72 gallons, versus 62 gallons on the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011. That 10-gallon difference translates to roughly 30–50 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 and Regal 28 Express 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Regal 2520 FasDeck 2011 and the Regal 28 Express 2012 are built by Regal. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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